Peer Tutor Application Form
Minimum Application Requirements:
Must have a 3.0 GPA or better
Must have earned a "B+" grade or better in the course(s) you wish to tutor
Must be enrolled full-time
Must be a mature, responsible individual dedicated to assisting others achieve academic success
Must posses strong communication skills
Must have attended LSSU full-time for at least one semester
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Name__________________________________________________ Student # ________________
Local Address _____________________________________ School Phone
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Home Address _____________________________________ Home Phone
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Class (FR, SO, JR, SR) Overall GPA___________________
Major__________________________ Major GPA____________________
Minor __________________________
Email:__________________________
Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Thank you.
What is your interest in tutoring?
Briefly discuss the skills/abilities you believe a tutor should have.
What experiences, skills or abilities do you possess that would enhance your performance as a tutor?
What would you anticipate being the most rewarding aspect of the tutoring position? Why?
What would be the most frustrating aspect of the tutoring position? Why? How would you deal with it?
What do you see as your greatest "strength"? How would you use this strength to benefit the tutoring situation?
Describe your level of assertiveness, as it would apply to the tutoring situation.
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would those words be?
What specific courses would you be willing to tutor (list by courses number i.e. PY 101, BL 121)?
Please list two references from the LSSU faculty/staff. Include name, title, and phone number for each.
Please return the completed application form and one letter of recommendation to:
Carolyn Rajewski
106 KJS Library
1-906-635-2294